Mayor to host Bob Clement at Customs House

Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan will host a book-signing event featuring former U.S. Rep. Bob Clement from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 25 at the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center.

Clement, a Tennessee Democrat, will give a presentation on the current political climate in the country and read a few passages from his memoir, "Presidents, Kings and Convicts: My Journey from the Tennessee Governor's Residence to the Halls of Congress." The event is free and open to the public.

The book-signing was rescheduled from Jan. 14 after a snow and ice storm hit Clarksville, postponing the author’s visit.

“I look forward to welcoming my friend Bob Clement to Clarksville and the Customs House Museum, and I invite our community to come out and meet him,” Mayor McMillan said. “Bob has served our state so well over many years of public service, and I’m sure Clarksvillians will enjoy his new book about the life and times of such a distinguished Tennessean.”

Clement has been conducting signing events around the country, particularly in the State of Tennessee, and donating books to public libraries.

“Presidents, Kings, and Convicts” provides behind-the-scenes accounts
of some of Clement’s memorable career events, beginning with his childhood growing up
in the Governor’s mansion as the son of Gov. Frank G. Clement, to becoming a TVA director, military officer, college president, successful businessman and a member of Congress.

The book also examines the current hyper-partisanship in politics today, current Tennessee politics, leadership dynamics, and how to restore public service and politics as careers worth pursuing. Each chapter of the book ends with “Clement’s Contemplations,” humorous
musings about politics and life.

The event will include remarks from Mayor McMillan, Clements’ presentation and a question and answer session. After the program, Clement will sign copies of “Presidents, Kings and Convicts,” which will be available for purchase at Seasons, the museum store.
The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center, 200 South 2nd St. in Clarksville, is Tennessee's second largest general interest museum. It features fine art, history, and children's exhibits.